OSHA Inspection: 4 X 4 CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Aug 14, 2014

Abate by

Aug 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $2,200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(i): Each employee on walking/working surfaces shall be protected from falling through holes (including skylights) more than 6 feet (1.8 m) above lower levels, by personal fall arrest systems, covers, or guardrail systems erected around such holes.\  a) Jobsite, 213 West George Street, 4th Level - Employees were performing carpentry operations within 2 feet of unprotected 3 foot x 8 foot floor hole 10 feet above the next level without fall protection, observed on or about 8/11/14.  b) Jobsite, 213 West George Street, 4th Level - Employees were performing carpentry operations within 2 feet of unprotected 4 foot 7 inches x 4 foot 7 inches floor hole 10 feet above the next level without fall protection, observed on or about 8/11/14.

Issued

Aug 14, 2014

Abate by

Aug 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $2,200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6): Grounding path. The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures shall be permanent and continuous.  a) Jobsite, 219 West George Street, 4th Level - An employee was using a Ridgid circular saw (model R32021) to cut plywood without use of a ground prong, observed on or about 8/11/14.

Issued

Aug 14, 2014

Abate by

Aug 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables shall not be used.  a) Jobsite, 219 West George Street, 4th Level - An employee was using a Ridgid circular saw (model R32021) equipped with a frayed cord to cut plywood, observed on or about 8/11/14.

Issued

Aug 14, 2014

Abate by

Aug 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $2,200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support:  a) Jobsite, 219 West George Street, 2nd Level - Employees were using a straight ladder (no markings) that did not extend 3 feet above the landing surface 12 feet above the next level, observed on or about 8/11/14.

Issued

Aug 14, 2014

Abate by

Aug 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $6,160

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502. Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.  a) Jobsite, 219 West George Street, 4th Level - Employees were performing carpentry operations within 3 feet of unprotected roof edges 34 feet above ground level without conventional or alternative methods of fall protection, observed on or about 8/11/14.  b) Jobsite, 219 West George Street, 3rd Level - Employees were performing carpentry operations within 2 feet of unprotected roof edges 10 feet above the next level without conventional or alternative methods of fall protection, observed on or about 8/11/14.   4 x 4 Construction was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 981496, citation number 1, item number 1a and was affirmed as a final order on 7/14/14, with respect to a workplace located at 204 Laurel Street Philadelphia, PA.

Issued

Aug 14, 2014

Abate by

Sep 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.  a) Jobsite, 219 West George Street - Employees were performing carpentry operations within 3 feet of unprotected roof edges 34 feet above ground level without being trained in fall protection. Employees did not know the trigger height for fall protection in construction on or about 8/11/14.  4 x 4 Construction was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.503(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 981496, citation number 1a, item number 1b and was affirmed as a final order on 7/14/14, with respect to a workplace located at 204 Laurel Avenue Philadelphia, PA.

Issued

Aug 14, 2014

Abate by

Aug 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $4,400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(a)(2): Ladder rungs, cleats, and steps shall be parallel, level, and uniformly spaced when the ladder is in position for use.  a) Jobsite, 291 West George Street, 3rd to 4th Level - Employees were using a job-made wood ladder that had rungs that were not uniformly spaced up to 10 feet above the next level, observed on or about 8/11/14.   4 x 4 Construction was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.1053(a)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 981496, citation number 1, item number 1a and was affirmed as a final order on (date), with respect to a workplace located at 204 Laurel Ave Philadelphia, PA.

Issued

Aug 14, 2014

Abate by

Sep 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a): The employer shall provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways, as necessary. The program shall enable each employee to recognize hazards related to ladders and stairways, and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize these hazards.  a) Jobsite, 219 West George Street - Employees were using a job-made wood ladder that did not have uniform rungs up to 10 feet above the next level without being trained in ladder safety. Employees did not know how many inches ladder rungs should be spaced apart from each other on or about 8/11/14.  4 x 4 Construction was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.1060(a), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 981496, citation number 2, item number 2b and was affirmed as a final order on (date), with respect to a workplace located at 204 Laurel Ave Philadelphia, PA.